Kangal Dog | Is it right for you? 

I’m a 56 year old lady who owns a Kangel. She is 6 years old and I love watching these videos bc they are exactly like she is. I do live alone so I always have a big dog for protection and warning and this is my first time having one and I will always have one. She’s amazing. I love this breed and respect this breed so much. I really can appreciate them for who they are. She’s very special to me. Thank you for these great videos

Being Turkish, I remember being in Turkey and seeing a bunch of Kangals. These dogs are freaking HUGE! The second you enter someone’s property they definitely make their presence be known. Awesome dog but also scary....... the fact that you don’t know if they have been trained / socialized etc. bit nerve racking seeing one confronting you 😂 all in all they are working guard dogs that go above and beyond to protect its Territory even if that means dying for it. Fearless / ruthless / confident / vigilante / intimidating/ relaxed

my Kangal is 25 months old, I raised her from a pup on my farm. showed her the perimeter of the farm, and she stays within it. Super observant, she guards the chickens and livestock 24/7, and takes her job very seriously. Best dog I’ve had…few distractions, so she caught on to her training effortlessly. Great breed for large areas, she will do a patrol of the property line twice daily. I do love my Boo!

It's good seeing the calm/working side of this breed. So many clips are these snarling monsters of a beast lunging at the end of a big chain while making a grown man wish he wasn't holding the other end of that chain. It's good to see the "I'm just a dog too" side of the breed. Thanks Stonnie.

As a turkish and also a owner of a two lovely kangal dogs;i can say these dogs have an independent soul but also very protective for your family.You feel that ''i can go all action and danger situation for you mate!! attidute with these dogs!.''very clever and if you want a trained dog they are very clever and quick learner.very protective dogs.you can feel the love and respect to you.If you gave these dogs some love they dont forget it .These fellas have perfect memory.

I like your comment about "meeting in the middle". That is dead on correct with this breed. An owner of a Kangal needs to be the leader, but respect the dog. It is a very fine line. Too much direction and you will lose the dog, too little and the dog will take over. I like to think of myself as my Kangal's manager. I get the final say, but there is often negotiation as to how things are done.

Respect and Love from Turkey. These dogs are "Lions of Sivas"

How protective she is with your kids is so precious. That is one safe family.

What a well behaved, well trained, relaxed dog. That is also a very large, very strong, very independent dog.👍

what stood out for me was how the Kangal was more distracted about what was going on during the obedience course when little Charlotte was 'in charge'; seemed like she was making certain Charlotte was ok . Ready to take over if need be but willing to step back to even the youngest human member of the pack.

What a beautiful dog. Calm and majestic. Love that curly tail. Great video, thanks!

We have a 2 year old, male Kangal, and he is the sweetest boy ever. They utilize their paws...a lot. Slapping and stomping. But very playfully in the house, to get attention and scritches. They move slowly and with purpose. When they decide to haul, they are extremely agile and can probably keep pace with a running pony. But they generally don't run, if there isn't a cause. They do trot a lot, though. They don't have a typical bark...it's kind of a combination hound dog howl combined with a true bark. Hard to describe. Ours does not bark often, so when he does, it is sudden, very loud, and can be startling. They have a very playful personality, and they need at least 2 hours of outdoor time or they will eat your house. As in the drywall, your furniture, etc. These are big, thinking dogs, and they can do a lot of damage in minutes if they get bored or restless. They will walk on a leash, but they definitely prefer running free in open spaces, so a farm or a fenced back yard is needed. Likewise, they were bred over 6,000 years to hunt for themselves on the open plain. Despite their size, they don't need many calories to maintain weight. (They get fat, quick.) That being said, they must be genetically eired to eat ALL the food, wherever they find it. This includes your kitchen counter, which they can easily reach. It seems that no amount of training stops this, so don't leave food out on the counter when you leave the house. It will not be there when you get back, no matter how much food is in their bowl. They are very respectful, though, about letting you fill and take their food bowl. They quickly defer to you by walking away to a respectful distance if you mess with their bowl. And they shed...a LOT. So much so that they easily choke out a rumba every day, no matter how much you brush them. In the spring and fall, forget it...it is ceiling to floor hair. (We use the furminator, too, which works best on thrir coat.) They love children, and adopt them as "livestock" to be protected. Aggression is not their first go-to. They stand between a threat and whomever they are protecting first, and watch. They use their own bodies as shields, first. They very much communicate with body language and, because of this, they pay very careful attention to the body language of others around them. If a threat makes what they think is the "wrong move", then it is go-time, howling bark and all. They absolutely love human interaction and belly rubs.

this is understanding dogs on a different level, brilliant vid, when the Kangal was looking at the deer, couldn't help but notice how your careing son put his arm around his little sister, that's great parenting right there, quality, Sir,

I love how you can see the friendliness & love the Kangal has with your young daughter. Tail is always wagging and the kangal wants to give your daughter kisses. This is the type of video I’ve been wanting to see with the kangal. We are considering a livestock dog that has a longer live span and is patience with young children.

Mr. Dennis, one day these videos will be such a treasure for your children to be able to watch. You seem like a wonderful father and they will look back on you fondly. Dog training skills aside, these are great memories. God Bless.

I was looking for some videos about this breed.I think I could not found better video. This dog blown my mind !!!

As I said earlier today, what a great dad. And what a great daughter. My daughter is now a 26 year old RN that grew up camping, shooting, canoeing and trapping. Thanks for all you teach us Uncle Stonnie.

We have two Kangle's ( Cricket and Mary Tyler) on our farm in Ohio. In the past, we had some problems with predators..Coyotes, some feral hogs and the rare occasion Panther, Mountain lion. After 2 years of the pair being on the property (we raise beef cattle) we have NO problems....when I say no problems I mean None. They are great with the Grand children and always on the guard, So be aware that if you are looking at this breed for protection, they need lots of room to run, they are extremely protective and can be unbelievably strong. Having said that I wouldn't take a dollar and a quarter for either.

Two well trained kangols around you , your pretty well safe walking in any territory!! Pure magic!

I love this video. My husband and I had a male Kangal. He was a happy-go-lucky boy but very serious worker. He was friendly with our friends and was respectful to our old dogs. Unfortunately, he died in an unexpected accident while evacuating with the goats from a wildire. He was 7 years old then. We still miss him and love the breed very much.

Man, your blessed. Two great kids, handsome piece of land and some great 4 legged friends. Well done Sir.

What a great video. Beautiful dogs and family. That Kangal must be feeling practically in heaven with you guys. Liked & subscribed. Much love and respect from Turkey.

Loved seeing your kids interact with this dog, and how amazing the pup is learning the ropes.

Your daughter is adorable and so glad you are teaching her outdoor skills and treat her similar to your son. I do believe you have a gift as you can see how the dogs just gather around you vieing for your attention. Enjoy and thank you for all you do!

Look how awesome your son is with your daughter! @17:31 putting his arm around her and showing her something!

Another great educational experience Stonnie. Thank you to you and your families' outdoor adventures.

Stonnie - thank you for your work with these dogs and videos. Charlotte did a great job!

its interesting how autonomous, independent, and discerning some of the guarding dogs can be.... I suppose that is an important skill to have when you are trusted with awesome responsibility, to work unsupervised and protect their families property

Appreciate the hard work in making this insightful video about Kangal dog, Mr Stonnies 🙏

Watching your videos makes me proud to be an American. Keep it up Stonnie!

My buddy rescued a Anatolian Shepherd years ago and she’s great. They’re up in Laramie Wyoming and she loves the cold weather. She’ll beg to camp out in 14 degree weather during winter. Edit: folks this is an example of great dog training and parenting training. You can telling Stonnie is learning something new every day 😉

This is the cutest video EVER! Charlotte is amazing with the dogs. She's got a great teacher! I love Kangals, such beautiful dogs.

Really appreciated this video. Lots of good insight and information! Thank you Stoney.

Great video!!! I love your manner with your kangal and the kids. Well done, Stonnie!

My favorite trainer ever. His love for dogs is undeniable.

Watching the video was very nice then it got to the part where your daughter started doing it 6 years old I started crying she's doing a wonderful job and what a wonderful fantastic amazing father and trainer and you are to be able to teach not only the dogs but a generation to be gentle kind loving and a leader and who knows maybe our next trainer that's beautiful thank you stoney

Once this breed bonds to you, there is nothing they won't do with and for you. Great video, filled with a lot of info! Thank you for taking the time to get the education out there...and mostly Thank You for explaining that this isn't a dog for everyone.

I love the time you spend with your kids, how you include them in what you do, how you talk to them, and how you teach them by example to be good and appreciative of animals and nature in general.

Awe inspiring Stonnie :) I especially admire how your girl trusts you in order to trust such a big dog beside her. Great work team! Have a great day

That is a stunning dog. My heart just exploded... Charlotte's hug was epic. Georgie is such a natural w/the pack. Awesome video.

Wonderful video and a special dog breed. Your insights are really helpful to understand why they behave the way they do but also to point out what kind of lifestyle and environment this dog would thrive in.

She is Gorgeous. Thanks for the wonderful video Stonnie

Love how Rhea's favorite is Charlotte. A joy to watch that interaction. Thanks for the education on this breed, it was enlightening. Big dogs are wonderful. They sure can make a big house seem really small, tho. 😊

You are pretty accurate with your descriptions, the bluff charge statements are dead on. All the Anatolians and Kangals I have owned do it exactly the same way.

This man is a superb dog trainer. I can see why he does well.

Really good video Stonie, very enjoyable, partly due to it involving my dream dog. 👍

Found your video a couple days ago and what I like is your natural way with the dog ,that's how I used to work my dogs and I am glad you confirmed my suspicion about these beautiful (shepherds) Kangals

Best video I've seen in a very long time!

Awesome video Stormy! The Kangals are such a beautiful breed! Thank you!

We just got one and this video gives me so much joy!

Stonnie, just ran across your channel. Great videos. I appreciate what you are doing. Ed

Such a precious video. Very impressive handling. Labs are my heart strings but now I have a new found love of Kangals ....truly magnificent creatures.

Caucasian Shepherd, Great Pyrenees, and Kangal are the top 3 LGB that can protect you from just about anything. My 2 year 3 month old son has a 9 month old, 110 pound Great Pyrenees puppy we got him for last Christmas. He's the best bodyguard u could ask for

You have a good grasp of the English language and give clear and concise information.

great environment, just loved everything about the video! happiness and health to you and your loved ones!

My dog is a Black Mouth Cur, Rhodesian Ridgeback and Kangal mix.... We rescued him from the shelter when he was 12 months old. He was dropped off at the shelter 4 times before I gave him his forever home. He's fearless, high energy, Powerful, intelligent, eager to learn. I used to have a coyote dog and then a chow mix before "Odin". I'm used to an independent strong dog. I work at home and he spends all day and night with me everyday. It's a Huge responsibility unless it truly fits into your active lifestyle. If you work a 9 to five or live in an apartment then you should consider an easy couch potato dog that doesn't mind spending lots of time alone. An intense, intelligent and powerful dog is Not for you and it's not fair to the animal. He's expensive. He eats real meat everyday and high quality kibble. We go on huge walks everyday and woods adventures when we can. It's almost more like a roommate than a pet. On the other hand, he's by myside day and night. I always feel very safe. I haven't seen another dog that he was afraid of in the least. He stays completely calm. If anyone ever tried to hurt me I'm sure it would be a crazy mistake. I do everything that I can to socialize him and make him my sweet boy. His natural hunting and guarding instinct is extremely strong. He loves the family like his own pack. I'm trying to say that unless you really have time and you truly love it then don't get stars in you eyes. I'm Shannon and he's Odin. We're a team. It's a whole lifestyle choice. Think really hard before you get a Kangal or a Kangal mix like mine. It is something very special but it's also a big deal.

Ria so at ease with your daughter. Accepted her hug at the table freely without any nervousness.

That is the thing that i would like to see always which is the harmony between nature and the kids. Love it.

A good trainer will recognize that little differences too a dog will affect them! Truly an awesome breed! But then I’ve witnessed great and smart traits in all kinds of breeds! Thanks for the awesome video!

Love how you train the dogs they love it thank you for sharing them all.👌👌👌

What impressed me was how gentle she was with your daughter.

These are great dogs! There was a breeder not far from where we are and she places these incredible dogs with junior handlers and they are just incredible

I needed this video today!!!!! I'm picking up 2 anatolian shepherd males home tomorrow morning!

Great video Stonnie, lots of great information. I couldn't stop watching. I have to agree with Will Horn, makes me proud to be an American!

Just came across your videos. Super informative and clear, I wish I had come across your videos when I was training my high energy Drahthaar.

I own an Anatolian shepherd. When you said "biological predisposition " I subscribed. You obviously know how to o evaluate a dog's personality as well. I agree these dogs have a mind of their own. Do not tie them up with rope! Those teeth will go through rope like a knife through butter.

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Great dogs, beautiful kids and a very nice video. Thumbs up!

What a Beautyful and Powerful DOG !!!

Great video and your calm demeanor with the dogs is excellent. We have a boy Anatolian mix (not sure with what) who looks a lot like the lady dog your working with, just more freckled black muzzle. Your general observance of the dogs exactly matches his temperament. Independent (kinda stubborn), super alert, likes woman & kids and our family - super protective. Small boy by Kangal standards at 100 lbs, but tall and full neck. Only real downfall is his constant shedding since he’s in and out of our house. 👍🏽

Amaizing work with dog!!Loved it.

great video and review of the breeed - thanks

That's a nice looking dog, I like the way you are with your kids and dogs, I would have to say you're doing a great job sir living the dream

I adore this breed.

It`s a pleasure to watch you with your dogs. :-)

EXCELLENT VIDEO PRESENTATION!!!

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Stunning beautiful Kengal dog.

What a beautiful dog!

Awesome and beautiful dog what a fun day Stonnie, Georgie and Charlotte Have one and can’t be more happier with her great loving dog powerful for sure

Love the little lady trainer. Great job Dad

Great video. What a perfect spot for pups to exist.

What a joy to watch. Thx

Wow Stonnie! You are amazing with dogs. You look and sound super intelligent! I would love to have a conversation with you. I have found the real dog whisperer 😂 I like how you get along with your children and dogs. I bet you are their role model. Anyway, I hope you, the doggos, and your family are all having a great day!

Good job on video and raising your family: dogs and kids!

Her disposition is fantastic, I really dig how detached she is yet doing everything on the obstacle course almost as in passing and I really like the ears left intact. America is lagging behind on abandoning the custom of docking ears and tail. I'm so sweet on this breed after a life long obsession with Dobermans She's beautiful.

I have an Anatolian Shepherd. Lulabelle is small for her breed she is 80 pounds. I started socializing her as soon as she had all her shots. I take her everywhere with me. I’m stores that allow dogs. We also spend many days a week at the dog park. She is a great dog.

I am impressed by the way you referred to your daughter as a child and not a kid

A good friend of mine has an Anatolian shepherd named Jaeger. She has been doing scent work & tracking/trailing with him for many years. (I'm in the same groups with my Siberian Huskies 😊) Jaeger is excellent in both types of nose work. We always observe how he doesn't waste a single calorie of energy when he's working. He's very deliberate. So it's extra fun when he starts to prance a little after a successful search. My male Siberian, who is not the most confident dog in the world, is terrified of Jaeger. 😅 I think your video is spot on about theses dogs.

Nice presentation. I have been living with Kangals for a bit now and they are fine working Dogs.

Very wholesome video, God bless

Best work that I’ve seen with a kangal.

Absolutely stunning definitely not for novice owners beautiful dog in the right setting very, very powerful independent in many ways but very switched on to anything different and out of place great upload ✌️

I have to say this was the best dog video I’ve seen for ages! Always been fascinated with Kangal’s and you broke down her behaviour and temperament down perfectly. Also make me think about how my Cane Corso reacts to his environment as well! He sniffs the same things always and always goes out in front and checks back as well. Maybe not quite as diligently as your Kangle but it’s there. Would love to get a kangal one day but you need a very large space for them.

Right about 21:34 I like that little hop - skip the back legs do, and very accurately!

My Anatolian has a lot of these traits. people often comment how chill she is. She's a quiet observer until wants to alert me of someone or something encroaching. Like most dogs, she really wants to be a good dog.

Dang charlottes good! You go girl! So adorable 😍

As always uncle stonnie cover everything and then some more great video

Thanks Stonnie, I have an Australian blue healer mixed with ??? It has recently been proposed that the Kangal is part of his mix. -He has the curled up tail. -Looseness of the skin around his shoulder blades and neck. -He’s quite a bit larger than the average blue heeler. Closer to the size of a German Shepherd. His skull is much larger than the Australian blue healer. To look at him you might think he was a cross between a German Shepherd and Australian blue heeler. However that doesn’t explain other characteristics. Many of the characteristics you described are characteristic of him: -Sniffing around and getting acquainted with every nook and cranny. He has been a traveling dog so he has a new environment to check out quite frequently. -Taking pausing in his meanderings and checking out the environment overall. I borrow from these skills that he naturally possesses to alert me to details of the environment I can no longer hear. -The way he will approach somebody FAST who is approaching us. Most of the time Phoenix is silent rather than barking in his approach. 98% of the time he stops and sniffed them once he is close enough to touch. -Phoenix is seriously a decision making dog. A lot of our training has needed to focus on giving him acceptable choices to choose from. Phoenix is my Service Animal in Training. We have done his training with no financial backing. Most of my education has been through RU-vid videos. I am delighted to say your heel work using the rubber mats was one of the first lessons I took to heart. I hope to do some traveling in the next few months. Perhaps you will welcome our presence at your facility and help us clean up some of our challenging spots when we are passing through your part of the world. Thanks for all you do. Ana and Phoenix

Stonnie, I've recently stumbled upon your videos and am so glad I have. We are preparing for a new puppy and take very seriously our role as responsible dog owners. From your videos, I understand that socialization (with people, dogs, environments, etc.) is critical. What are you realistic suggestions for puppy socialization situations with other dogs for people that don't have access to a pack of dogs? Thank you kindly for taking the time to make these videos. My husband and I are grateful.